Prompt Fundamentals

20 one-shot prompts that turn Kanban into an autonomous coding machine

We put together 20 starter prompts for the Kanban sidebar chat. They create linked dependency chains, maximize parallel agent execution, and produce real, working code. Install with npm i -g cline.

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Chapter 1: Prompt Fundamentals

Cline works best when your ask is specific. In this blog we review strategies to prompt Cline in an effective way.

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Chapter 2: Cline Rules

Learn how System Prompt Rules guide coding style, security, and workflow ensuring consistency, safety, and alignment in every task.

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Chapter 3: System Prompt Fundamentals

Learn how System Prompt bridges intent and action with three pillars: Tools, System Info, and User Preferences.

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Chapter 4: System Prompt Advanced

Learn how System Prompt Advanced handles dev tasks: explore code, make diff edits, verify with commands, and test in the browser.